Making Honey Butter Chicken can be a fun and rewarding experience. Follow these simple steps to create this delectable dish:

1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniformity for even cooking.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Coat Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and then dredge them in the flour mixture until fully coated.
4. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until it’s hot but not smoking.
5. Fry Chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Make Honey Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, lower the heat and add butter. Once melted, stir in honey and cayenne pepper (if using), mixing well to combine.
7. Coat Chicken in Sauce: Return the fried chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each piece in the honey butter sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley on top for added color and freshness.

Enjoy the wonderful experience of making this delightful dish!